My first try - so be gentle :)

[The Cartographist]

I had a couple of thoughts but then realized that they are all dependent on the scale of your map. So rather than waste your time, I'll first ask, what is the scale?

[pyrandon]

Hey! Nice adaptation of that tutorial! I like how you have gone the stylistic/representational route vs. my own more realistic approach. Once you get the layout down, as Valarian & I'm sure The Cartographist will assist you into, I would blur the edges of the buildings some; right now they are so sharp and crip-edged that the buildings seem to float on top. I really, really like the mountains (or are they hills? Might want to do some brown coloring there if mts.--maybe even white cap them), and the trees are interesting too. Overall, a great job. (And no, that's not just me being "gentle", either!)

PS: Your screen name is great!

[Midgardsormr]

I think the drop shadows are contributing to the appearance that the houses are floating, too.

[NeonKnight]

I will agree, the houses appear to be floating because of the drop shadow.

Also, for me the Trees have a scalloped effect like sliced cucumbers placed down in fanned pattern.

The Hills I like, they look good.

[Snarls-at-Fleas]

Thank you people for your feedback - you are such a friendly community. Right now I have a huge amount of work, but as soon as I finish it - I'll try to incoroprate your advice and answer your questions. Thanks again.